BOONE, N.C. - App State women's basketball coach
Alaura Sharp announced the addition of Jayden McBride to the 2025-26 roster on Friday. McBride joins Emma Smith, Jada Burton, and Daisia Mitchell as the latest additions to the Mountaineers' squad.
Jayden McBride | 5' 9" | G | Erie, Pa. | Cathedral Preparatory HS | Georgetown
Hailing from Erie, Pa., McBride will join the Mountaineers as a guard after competing at Georgetown for her freshman season. McBride appeared in 24 games and made 12 starts during the 2024-25 campaign for the Hoyas. She netted a career and season high 18 points against Boston on Nov. 27. She also averaged 4.5 points per contest and 2.5 rebounds per game, in addition to shooting 33.9% from beyond the arc.
McBride plans on studying exercise science while at App State. She enjoys reading and exploring. She is also the sister of Kayla McBride, who is currently a guard on the Minnesota Lynx WNBA team.
Why McBride Chose App State: "I chose App State because as soon as I stepped on campus it felt like home. The staff was amazing and I'm so excited to be a part of this amazing family."
Sharp on McBride: "Jayden is a tremendous addition to our team. She has an electric personality who will quickly connect with our team and staff. She adds size and strength from the perimeter. She is a prolific shooter who also has great ball skill and the ability to get downhill or hit the mid-range pull-up. Jayden has loads of upside and will come in with lots of meaningful experience. She values winning and development which makes her a great fit for our team."
